Pre-Candy Japanese Cabinet Restore (Tecmo Urban)

[Samelak]

I've been trying to get this cabinet for nearly a year from a local operator and finally its in my possession. Needless to say, it needs a full cosmetic restoration. The whites are all yellowed out and the CPO is cracking. The cabinet is fairly solid, but uses a lot of particle board. I want to re-do the sides in formica to strengthen everything, but I need to figure out how to reproduce the artwork. Can anyone recommend someone who can reproduce the art if I somehow get scans from my cabinet? I would also consider sending my control panel to someone who can scan it.

 

[mk3u2012]

Awesome score! I've never had a chance to buy a candy, let alone a pre candy cab.

First person to come to mine is Rich from This Old Game. I feel like the last time I ordered there he had a notice saying he wasn't taking any requests but I could be wrong. He does great work so you're covered there.

good luck.

 

[Samelak]

Just finished up the bodywork on one side and installed new laminate. The particle board was stable, but easily chips. Reminds me of my Donkey Kong cabinet. The laminate will protect it much better and makes a good foundation for side art.

 

[nerdygrrl]

That is sick!

 

[Samelak]

Updated progress... The sides have been re-done in laminate, the insides repainted black and check out that awesome control panel. Big thanks to an awesome KLOVer who is helping me with the artwork. Once I have the side art, it'll be a matter of a few hours to finish this project. I have Silkworm, Wild Fang (Tecmo Knight) and Ninja Gaiden PCBs on a switcher.